Ireland Baldwin Reflects on ‘Lonely Childhood’ After Parents Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger Split

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Ireland Baldwin, the child of Hollywood icons Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, is reflecting on her upbringing and the lessons she has gleaned as she nears the age of 30.

In a blog on Substack titled “30, Flirty, and Surviving,” published on Monday, October 20, the 29-year-old shared insights about what she called a “lonely childhood,” expressing that she “grew up without both parents at home and had no siblings to rely on.”

Alec, 67, and Basinger, 71, wed in August 1993 and welcomed their daughter two years after. The couple parted ways in 2000 and finalized their divorce in 2002.

“As I approach 30, I carry significantly less emotional burden. This burden stemmed from the obligation to support my narcissistic, unreliable, and addicted family members who I mistakenly believed I needed,” Ireland wrote in her blog.

She added, “At times, my childhood was isolating, which led me to seek approval from certain family members. Their validation and praise meant a great deal to me for reasons I cannot explain. It was incredibly liberating to finally recognize how toxic they are. Thus, I step into my thirties with the knowledge of how to disrupt these cycles. My daughter doesn’t need to know them, and I can safeguard her from their influence. I strive to create my own version of a family, constructively and intentionally. I aim to demonstrate how a genuine family treats each other.”

Ireland, who is a mother to two-year-old daughter Holland with musician RAC — officially known as André Allen Anjos — discussed her experiences in her twenties, including meeting her partner and having her first child. Nevertheless, she also reflected on the past decade, stating it consisted of “10 years of suffering. 10 years of being lost and uncertain, yet still speaking my mind regardless.”

The model and actress shared some lessons she has learned throughout the last ten years, such as, “Do not feel ashamed of your true self. I spent an excessive amount of time pretending to be someone I wasn’t to please a partner, secure a job, or win over unworthy individuals. I would do anything to reclaim that time.”

“You cannot change or fix another person. That is a definite. They must want to change themselves. Most likely, they won’t. So it’s best to walk away while you can,” she mentioned in another point.

Seemingly speaking to her actress mother in another note, she encouraged, “Make sure to tell your mom you love her every day. Message her when you reach your destination. You will soon comprehend her in ways you have never considered.”

She also contemplated her struggles with body image, affirming, “You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat. You are not fat.”

Ireland, who will celebrate her 30th birthday on Thursday, October 23, finished her post by expressing that she feels “hopeful” as she enters a new decade of her life.

"I can't comment on the vast and ever-evolving world around me. I can only focus inward on my personal journey," she stated. "I aspire to discover my community. My village."

In April, Ireland posted a heartwarming photo of her young daughter alongside her father in honor of Alec turning 67. "Happy birthday to Peepaw," she wrote as a caption for a picture of a joyful Alec holding a equally happy Holland. "I’m so thankful for your existence. Because you were born, I came into being. I love you!"